What Happened To Tiffany & Ronald After ‘The Other Way’

90 Day Fiance: The Other Way couple Tiffany Franco and Ronald Smith got married in season 1, but a lot has happened since then to update fans on. Maryland native Tiffany and her South African beau Ronald faced the challenges of long-distance marriage and co-parenting in 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way season 1. Then-28-year-old Tiffany met then-30-year-old Smith when she was on vacation in Ronald’s native South Africa. After a whirlwind engagement, Tiffany and Ronald married in South Africa. However, their relationship was strained due to Ronald’s gambling addiction.

As featured on The Other Way in 2018, Tiffany and her then-10-year-old son Daniel (from a previous relationship) moved to South Africa due to Ronald’s visa difficulties, but Tiffany ultimately decided to move back to the United States due to safety concerns. The couple welcomed their daughter Carley Rose in July 2019. Unfortunately, Ronald was unable to be present for his daughter’s birth, which took place in the United States. He also missed Carley’s first birthday. Since their original run in the 90 Day Fiancé franchise, much has gone between Tiffany and Ronald.

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Tiffany & Ronald Had Off-Screen Drama After The Other Way

But They Reconciled

In the 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Tell All special for their season, Tiffany and Ronald announced that they were officially beginning the visa process to bring Ronald to the States. But, in January 2020, Tiffany took to Instagram to announce that she and her husband were separating. “Some things are just irreparable,” she wrote.

“We both deserve much better than what we can offer at the moment.”

Ronald also confirmed the split on his own Instagram account, accusing Tiffany of refusing to register their marriage in the United States. He also alluded to potential infidelity on her part. He then apologized to Tiffany for the accusations and told fans to refrain from attacking his estranged wife: “I apologize to her for making her look like the bad guy… I took her for granted so please don’t give her trouble.”

Fortunately, the couple reconciled only a few months later. Tiffany addressed the controversy via Instagram:“I’m sorry everything was so public when things got really bad we both regret doing that and feel quite embarrassed… We both hope to fight for our marriage and spend the rest of our lives together.” Tiffany shared a sweet photo on her Instagram to commemorate the couple’s anniversary. The coronavirus pandemic has further complicated life for the couple, who still live in different countries. Ronald shared a video of his children to his Instagram account, expressing his frustration at being separated from them.

Tiffany & Ronald Have Appeared In The Franchise Again

Happily Ever After? Season 6 & 90 Day: The Single Life Season 3

90 Day Fiance franchise couple Tiffany and Ronald went on to appear in Happily Ever After? season 6 in 2021. During the season, Tiffany got approval from her dad to add him as Ronald’s sponsor for the spousal visa since she didn’t make enough money. However, Tiffany was constantly disappointed by Ronald and his bleak financial situation throughout the season, and viewers watched the pair fight a lot.

The couple were not on good terms by the end of the season, and they subsequently broke up and Tiffany appeared on 90 Day: The Single Life season 3, where she got back into the dating scene. However, it wasn’t long before Tiffany and Ronald reconciled again and Tiffany flew with their daughter Carly to South Africa. However, things went bad once again and at the season 3 Tell All, Tiffany accused Ronald of having a girlfriend on the side while she was visiting him. Tiffany and Ronald ended things once again that season.

Tiffany & Ronald Have Moved On From Each Other

But Still Have Drama Over Their Kids

After separating, both Tiffany and Ronald went on a smear campaign against one another on Instagram. They continue to throw jabs at each other and air their dirty laundry online. Tiffany has since had a glow-up after ending things with Ronald and dropped significant weight. Tiffany also showcased a new relationship in 2023. Ronald has been with his girlfriend Lauren for several years now and alleges that Tiffany withholds the kids from him. Tiffany and Ronald were a disastrous 90 Day Fiancé couple who still have to be in each other’s lives as co-parents. Their future in the franchise remains unknown.

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? season 8 airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EDT on TLC.

Source: @tiffanyfrancosmith/Instagram, @ronaldsmith_tlc/Instagram, 90 Day Fiancé/YouTube

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way flips the script on the original series. Couples who have never met face to face and have 90 days to get married switch roles. The Americans in the relationship will now head overseas for their culture shock. India, Mexico, Ethiopia, and Russia are just some countries where the show observes the blossoming (or faltering) 90-day relationship that will end happily ever after or a one-way ticket back home alone.

Release Date

June 3, 2019

Seasons

5

Network

TLC

Streaming Service(s)

TLC GO

Writers

Matt Sharp

Directors

Matt Sharp

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